Arizona Long-Term Care Library

The Medicaid program in Arizona is called AHCCCS (the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System). AHCCCS is jointly federal and state funded and helps to support low-income individuals who are younger than 65 (though some who are older might be ...

The Medicaid program in Arizona is known as AHCCCS (or the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System). With this system in place, everyone in the state should have access to health coverage. But how can you know if you’re eligible ...

How can you avoid the Medicaid lookback period in Arizona? How far back does Medicaid look for assets and what is the penalty for giving them away to meet requirements? States are required by federal law to cover behavioral health ...

What can you do if you can’t afford health insurance and don’t believe you qualify for Medicaid? Are there other ways to receive care?   Arizona’s Medicaid Program Medicaid in Arizona is provided under the Arizona Long-Term Care System (ALTCS). ...

Do you have questions about transferring Medicaid from state to state? Wondering whether all states have Medicaid or not? Whether you’re moving to Arizona or away from it, it’s important to understand how that will affect your medical benefits. There’s ...

If your employer offers health insurance, can you still get Medicaid? Do you have to choose your employer’s insurance coverage, even if you’d rather use something else? Arizona doesn’t have a law that requires employers to provide health insurance, but ...